News & Events News & Events Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments. On This Page: Recent News Sunday Times | ENGL V. V. Ganeshananthan on judging the Gratiaen Prize Professor V. V. Ganeshananthan was interviewed by The Sunday Times about judging the 33rd Gratiaen Prize for Sri Lankan writing in English. Short Story Bonanza! Professors Julie Schumacher and Aamina Ahmad talk about their new collections. New Pages: Summer 2026 A raft of new fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from faculty and alums! Remembering Michael Dennis Browne The celebrated teacher, librettist, and poet excelled at bringing people together around literature and music. Remembering Joel C. Weinsheimer The influential scholar of hermeneutics was a beloved teacher who hosted weekly student lunches. Upcoming Events In-Person Event, June 30, 2026 Aamina Ahmad Book Launch The professor reads from and discusses new story collection July Sun, in conversation with Prof V. V. Ganeshananthan. In-Person Event, September 22, 2026 An Evening with George Saunders The "genius" short story writer and novelist reads from his new book as part of the 25th anniversary Freier Series celebration. In-Person Event, October 08, 2026 Deborah Mutnick Lecture The Long Island University-Brooklyn Professor discusses her new book on Richard Wright.
Sunday Times | ENGL V. V. Ganeshananthan on judging the Gratiaen Prize Professor V. V. Ganeshananthan was interviewed by The Sunday Times about judging the 33rd Gratiaen Prize for Sri Lankan writing in English.
Remembering Michael Dennis Browne The celebrated teacher, librettist, and poet excelled at bringing people together around literature and music.
Remembering Joel C. Weinsheimer The influential scholar of hermeneutics was a beloved teacher who hosted weekly student lunches.
In-Person Event, June 30, 2026 Aamina Ahmad Book Launch The professor reads from and discusses new story collection July Sun, in conversation with Prof V. V. Ganeshananthan.
In-Person Event, September 22, 2026 An Evening with George Saunders The "genius" short story writer and novelist reads from his new book as part of the 25th anniversary Freier Series celebration.
In-Person Event, October 08, 2026 Deborah Mutnick Lecture The Long Island University-Brooklyn Professor discusses her new book on Richard Wright.
